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Blazing Star

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Blazing Star (Liatrus spicata) *

Blazing Star prefers average to moist soils, is long lasting with striking blooms. Attracts hummingbirds.  Somewhat deer resistant, can tolerate partial shade, moist meadows, freshwater edges.
Photocredit:  https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/liatris-spicata/ with credit to: ​Hedwig Storch

Summary

Classification:  herbaceous perennial
Characteristics:  mostly spreads by seeds as well as corms
Habitat: average to moist soils with drainage,  moist meadows, freshwater marsh edges
Wildlife Benefit:  butterflies, birds, hummingbirds
Bloom Period: summer, long lasting blooms
Height: 3-6 ft
Tolerances: full sun to deeper partial shade, deer resistant is not the whole flower stem eaten.

* Noteworthy:  
New England Blazing Star (Liatris novae-angliae) is our native blazing star seen in Napeague State Park.  We are working on switching over the the native variety.

Pricing Information & Availability

refer to our Native Plants page
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